Homeless
Dozens evicted from informal settlement opposite Cape Town stadium
DA Ward Councillor Nicola Jowell says the eviction follows a long process of engagement with the group
Text by Matthew Hirsch. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
News | 18 March 2026
Counting the people who sleep on the streets of Mamelodi
Volunteers help the City of Tshwane gather data on homelessness
Brief | 16 March 2026
Municipality changes tune after video shows Ensure guards beating man
For months, the Denis Hurley Centre has been alerting officials to complaints about the security company
News | 23 February 2026
Durban mayor urged to investigate assaults on homeless people
People we spoke to describe being beaten with sjamboks by Ensure Security’s masked guards. The company denies this.
News | 18 December 2025
In photos: Homeless shelter’s dance show ends with a standing ovation
The Haven’s Dignity in Motion showcases ballroom dancing by people living at its shelters
Photo Essay | 12 November 2025
Homeless shelter waltzes to first-ever dance show
The Haven Night Shelter will stage the “Dignity in Motion” show next week
News | 6 November 2025
Giving money to beggars: yes or no?
We asked beggars, the City of Cape Town, and homeless organisations
Video | 1 October 2025
Indigenous nursery gives jobs and skills to people facing homelessness
The project is one of several social enterprises run by U-turn
By Sharfaa Ahmed and Zora Hollie
Brief | 9 September 2025
Restoring dignity with free hair cuts
Haven Night Shelter’s Dignity Project offers haircuts, meals and social services
Text by Nonku Mncube. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
Brief | 18 July 2025